For football lovers, this one will be a cracker of a game. There will be blood, tears, dreams that continue, and dreams that end. San Siro is ready for a long night.
The story before the match is not even about tactics. It is about Salah and the pain in his voice after he was left out of the squad. The board and Arne Slot agreed on the decision, but the player felt something deeper. His words showed hurt, confusion, and a man who feels pushed aside after giving his heart to the club.He told reporters:
“It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling. I don’t think I am the problem. I have done so much for this club.”
You could feel the sadness in the way he spoke.
“I had a good relationship with the manager, and suddenly we don’t have any relationship. Someone wanted me to get all the blame.”
No matter who you support, you could hear a player who feels unwanted. Liverpool walks into this match with that cloud over their head. Slot needs to keep his dressing room focused because San Siro is not a place to come with heavy minds.
Inter, meanwhile, looks settled and confident. Their only Champions League loss was a tight 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid. Before that, they won every league-phase match and now sit 4th with 12 points, level with Bayern, Real Madrid and PSG. They smashed Como 4-0 at the weekend and have scored 11 goals in their last three matches.
Liverpool must respond with heart. Isak and Gakp have to rise. Szoboszlai needs to calm the game. Van Dijk must lead like the captain he is. They still have enough quality to take control if they settle. Liverpool did win 2-0 at this stadium in 2022, but this version of Liverpool feels unsure. Inter feel stronger, calmer, and more ready for the moment.
Inter Milan vs Liverpool: Key Stats
📊 Head to head: Inter 1 win, Liverpool 3 wins, Draw 0
📊 Inter: Unbeaten in 12 of last 14 Champions League games
📊 Inter: Over 2.5 goals in 6 straight home UCL games
📊 Liverpool: Average 1.60 goals conceded in Champions League
📊 Liverpool: Average 2.00 goals scored in Champions League
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Predicted Lineups
🐍Inter Milan (3-5-2) Sommer; Akanji, Bisseck, Bastoni; Augusto, Zielinski, Barella, Calhanoglu, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
🐓Liverpool (4-3-3) Alisson; Bradley, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Chiesa; Ekitike
Players and Matchups to Watch
🔹 Lautaro Martinez – Inter’s main scorer, in top form
🔹 Hakan Calhanoglu – Keeps Inter ticking with control and passes
🔹 Dominik Szoboszlai – Liverpool’s creator in midfield
🔹 Florian Wirtz – Could be Liverpool’s spark in attack
🔹 Hakan Calhanoglu – Keeps Inter ticking with control and passes
🔹 Dominik Szoboszlai – Liverpool’s creator in midfield
🔹 Florian Wirtz – Could be Liverpool’s spark in attack
MSport Odds
💵 Inter to win: 2.24
💵 Draw: 3.45
💵 Liverpool to win: 3.29
💵 Over 2.5 Goals: 1.74
Inter are strong at home and arrive with rhythm and confidence. Liverpool can score, but the drama around the team and the shaky defending make this a tough night for them. Expect goals, intensity, and a loud San Siro.
💵 Draw: 3.45
💵 Liverpool to win: 3.29
💵 Over 2.5 Goals: 1.74
Inter are strong at home and arrive with rhythm and confidence. Liverpool can score, but the drama around the team and the shaky defending make this a tough night for them. Expect goals, intensity, and a loud San Siro.
